Activities of Salvador Domingo SANZ PALACIO
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshares (debate)
Amendments (42)
Amendment 10 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the need for an administrative environment that is less complex, more flexible and less bureaucratic; calls, nevertheless, for a plan for the simplification of administrative procedures to be drawn up that will make management more flexible and eliminate unnecessary red tape;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that it is vital to give preferential treatment to SMEs in training policies, and in particular in lifelong learning programmes, establishing positive discrimination to facilitate the full integration of women in this sector and guarantee the balance between family life and employment;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that it is essential to provide optimum access to start-up and spin-off financing for SMEs, especially micro-credits;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises the difficulty of setting up a new business owing to the diversity of systems established in the various Member States; therefore considers it necessary to establish a unified system for setting up businesses in which the process is carried out step by step and it is possible for a business to be created in 48 hours;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that one in four cases of SMEs disappearing is due to late payment, in most cases on the part of public administrations; therefore recommends to the Member States that they introduce mechanisms to guarantee payment within the prescribed period and indeed that they consider applying administrative sanctions in this respect;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Points out that SMEs are particularly vulnerable in relation to the violation of intellectual property rights (IPRs); highlights the importance of creating a European Community patent to strengthen and protect innovation by European SMEs vis-à-vis their competitors; Calls on the Commission and Member States to step up the fight against counterfeiting and piracy in the internal market, to demand that their commercial partners apply the Agreement on Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) more strictly and to make whatever efforts may be necessary for the adoption of bilateral, regional or multilateral agreements to combat counterfeiting and piracy, such as the ACTA agreement;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for action to promote the organisation and appropriate coordination of access to public procurement in order to guarantee that SMEs obtain the same advantages as the remaining tendering firms, support innovative solutions and thereby safeguard their regional development;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses the need to guarantee that production costs for SMEs are not increased in their main areas, and to reduce tax on business transfers to foster and guarantee the continued existence of family firms;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that the Member States should apply the SBA and its principles as a matter of priority, monitor it and complement that monitoring with an annual report reflecting the progress made by each Member State;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for the simplification of requirements for SMEs to obtain financing in the context of public procurement; Takes the view that both financial institutions and banks should create programmes tailored to the needs of SMEs;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2237(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the SBA is not legally binding and therefore emphasiseHighlights the need for a strong political commitment to apply the SBA; calls on the Commission to publish a report by 31 December 2012 with observations for Member States and to make accompanying proposals, where appropriate.
Amendment 4 #
2008/2224(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission communication 'Debate Europe' as a useful initiative to restore public confidence in the common European project after the negative results of the recent referenda; calls for an effective framework for communication between civil society and the European Union that will enable citizens to play an active part in European affairs;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2224(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to widen the range of stakeholders' views heard during consultations on EU legislation; emphasises in this context the importance of trans-national networks of professionalsrepresentatives of civil society, such as networks of professionals and consumers, at all levels from transnational to local, which provide platforms for an informed exchange of views on EU policies, thus contributing to an improved quality of EU legislation; recognises the problems in the implementation and enforcement of legislation and encourages consumers and businesses to exercise their rights and to report existing problems to the EU institutions;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
Amendment 9 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas gambling activities have traditionally been strictly regulated in all Member States on the basis of the principle of subsidiarity, in order to protect consumers against addiction, fraud, money-laundering and fixed games
Amendment 19 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission has launched infringement procedures against ten Member States in order to verify whetherand is now formally challenging the compatibility of national measures limiting the cross-border supply of online gambling services are compatible with Community law in several Member States,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas several gambling cases are pending before the Court of Justice, which clearly demonstrates a lack of clarity in theonsistency of national laws on online gambling and takes up resourceswith EC law,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 41 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, Member States have a legitimate interest in monitoring and regulating their gambling markets in order to protect consumers against addiction, fraud, money-laundering and fixed games as well as to protect the culturally-built funding structures which finance sports activities and other social causes in the Member States; underlines that online gambling operators should comply with the legislation of the Member State in which they provide their services;
Amendment 51 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 58 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that Member States have to ensure that their gambling regulations are compatible with EC law and in particular with Articles 43 and 49 of the EC Treaty;
Amendment 66 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to cooperate closely in order to solve the problems arising from cross-border online gambling, such as gambling addiction and misuse of personal data or credit cards; stresses the need for a common European position on online gambling with mandatory minimum requirements for protecting consumers and preventing fraud, and subsequently with non-discriminatory access to national markets by operators meeting those requirements;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the growth of all operators active in the European market should conltinue gambling provides increased opportunities forto be subject to stringent requirements and regulations to prevent corrupt practices such as fraud, fixing games, illegal betting cartels and money-laundering as online games can be set up and dismantled very rapidly and due to the proliferation of offshore operators laundering;
Amendment 91 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that online gambling creates an increased potential for gambling addiction due to the easy accessibility of games with immediate results and the possibility of gambling for large sums of moneyproportionate safeguards and regulation that are specific and effective to the online gambling environment should be in place to combat problem gambling;
Amendment 101 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 110 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the opinion that online gambling, ias likely towith any form of gambling, can give rise to risks to consumers and that Member States may therefore legitimately restrict the freedom to provide online gambling services in order to protect consumers provided the restrictions comply with the EC Treaty, as objectively justified, and are applied coherently and in a proportionate and non-discriminatory manner,
Amendment 115 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports the development of common standards for online gambling regarding age, bonus schemes directed at vulnerable gamblers, a maximum amount to be played per week, information about the possible consequences of gambling, information about where to obtain help in case of addiction, the potential addictiveness of certain games, and so on;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges Member States, together with the industry, to cooperate at EU level in order to regulate theany aggressive advertising of any public or private operator directed at problem gamblers and vulnerable consumers such as children and young people;
Amendment 135 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15.Stresses, however, that a Code of Conduct ultimately remains an industry- driven, self-regulatory approach and can therefore only serve as an addition to primary or secondary legislation; notes that, in the absence of secondary legislation on gambling at EU level, an a EU Code of Conduct to establish common standards between regulators, devised by a working group of regulators and operators under an independent chairman, would provide adequate reassurance about the integrity of online gambling operators;
Amendment 140 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to initiate research on online gambling and other forms of gambling into the risk of developing a gambling addiction, f. For example, this research might include how advertising influences gambling addiction, whether it is possible to create a common European categorisation of games according to addictive potential, and possible preventive and curative measures;
Amendment 55 #
2008/0150(CNS)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic shall be authorised to bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with Article 3(1) of this Directive by 31 December 2014.
Amendment 5 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) The requirements laid down under Commission Regulation (EC) No 884/20011 of 24 April 2001 do not serve to lighten the disproportionate administrative burden imposed on small wine producers. 1 OJ L 128, 10.5.2001, p. 32.
Amendment 11 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Amendment 111 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
Amendment 245 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52
Article 52
Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of toys which are in accordance with Directive 88/378/EEC and which weare placed on the market before this Directive entered into for[2 years after the entry into force of this Directive]. Annex II, Part III shall only apply to toys placed or at the latest 2n the market after [5 years after this Directive enteredry into force. of this Directive/31 May 2013]
Amendment 251 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
Annex I – point 17 a (new)
17a. Books that do not contain any elements or added objects others than those in paper or cardboard.
Amendment 307 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 3
Annex II – Part III – point 3
3. Without prejudice to the application of the restrictions under the first sentence of point 2, the use in toys ofoys shall not contain substances that are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR)categories 1 or 2 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC in individual concentrations equal to or greater than the relevant concentrations established for the classification of preparations containing the substances in accordance with the provisions of Directive 1999/45/EC shall be prohibited, except if the substances are contained in components of toys or micro- structurally distinct parts of toys that are not accessible to any physical contact by childrenr parts of toys that are not accessible by children as defined in standard EN 71.
Amendment 308 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 4
Annex II – Part III – point 4
4. Substances or preparations classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys provided that the following two conditions are met: 4.1 use of the substancThe relevant Scientific Committee has been evaluated bythat the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safe, in particular in view of exposure, and a Decsubstances classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC contained in accessible components or parts of toys above the concentration limits in point 3 does not pose an unacceptable risk to human health, in particular in view of exposure. To that end, manufacturers may submit requests to the Commission as referred to in Article 45(2) has been taken; 4.2prior to the end of the transition period in Article 52 for an evaluation by the relevant Scientific Committee of the risk posed by substances classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC. That request shall be accompanied by relevant information in particular on exposure. Upon the receipt of a re no suitable substances available, as documented in an analysis of alternatives, 4.3 tquest, the Commission shall without delay mandate the Scientific Committee to provide its opinion. Until a decision has been adopted, manufacturers may continue placing toys on the market containing the substances classified as CMR category 1 and 2 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC for which a request has been submitted and until a decision is adopted. A decision to amend Annex IIa listing the CMR 1 and 2 substances concerned by this Article shall be taken in accordance with Article 45(2). 4.2 They arhave not already been prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). The Commission shall mandate the relevant Scientific Committee to re- evaluate those substances or preparationslisted in Annex IIa as soon as safety concerns arise and at the latest every 5 years from the date that a decision in accordance with Article 45(2) was taken.
Amendment 328 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5
Annex II – Part III – point 5
5. Substances or preparations classified as CMR cWithout prejudice to the application of the restrictions under the first sentence of point 2, toys shall not contain substances that are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction Category 3 according to Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC may beif: (i) they have been prohibited for useds in toys if use of the substance has been evaluated by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safeconsumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH); or (ii) the CMR 3 substance is contained in components or parts of toys that are accessible by children as defined in standard EN71 and the relevant Scientific Committee has evaluated that the content of the substance in the toy poses an unacceptable risk to human health, in particular in view of exposure, and following a D. A decision asto referred to in Article 45(2) and provided that they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). vise Annex IIb listing the CMR 3 substances prohibited by this provision shall be taken according with Article 45(2).
Amendment 355 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II a -title (new)
Annex II a -title (new)
Annex IIa List of CMR 1 and 2 substances exempt from the prohibition of Annex II point III (3)
Amendment 360 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II b - title (new)
Annex II b - title (new)
Annex IIb List of prohibited CMR 3 substances
Amendment 370 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Annex V - Part B - Point 7
Toys contained in food or co-mingled with food shall contain the warning: “Adult supervision strongly recommended”.